July 2024
Basketball Free Throw Bishop’s Burse C&B Books Calendar Coats for Kids Color Corps Columbiettes Day of Caring Essay Contest Fourth Degree Keep Christ in Christmas Lottery Calendar Pro‑Life RSVP Scholarships Soccer Challenge Veterans Vocations Wheelchairs
NY State Pilgrimage
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
October 19, 2024
The NY State Pilgrimage at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine will on
Saturday, October 19, 2024. The
Mass at 11:30 AM will be followed by a Rosary Walk and Benediction. Food and refreshments will be provided
after the Benediction. (Color Corps requested.
Color Corps should arrive by 10:45 AM.)
Fourth
Degree. Tony Angotti Memorial Brew Fest for the Vets
will be held Friday August 9, 2024, from 5pm- 9pm at the St. Pius X Parish
Center, 3010 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624.
Admission is $50 per person. There will be many different types of beer,
cider, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, food and music. Any questions email
brewfest4vets@gmail.com.
Color Corps. The presence of the Knights of Columbus Color
Corps was requested by Father Sean Paul Fleming, Cathedral Rector, for a Mass
at the Saint Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 1030am. The Mass
will be celebrating the visit of Saint Gianna Molla's daughter, Gianna
Emanuela, M.D. We will be processing in
and processing out. We will assemble at 10am in the Chapel area to the left of
the Altar as we are facing it and take the ramp up and straight ahead is the
Chapel.
Also, Father Sean Paul would like two Knights Color Corps to attend to
the Relic of Saint Gianna which will be available for veneration following the
Mass.
The Knights of Columbus Color Corps will be a special part of the
celebrations. We literally will be rolling out the Red Carpet. This is an
opportunity for the Color Corps to show that we continue to be relevant and
that our presence highlights the importance of the event, and adds to the
dignity and solemnity of the occasion. Let’s have a good showing.
If you are attending, please contact Paul Sawaya: text or call at 716
401 4334 or email at rnsawaya@yahoo.com .
Pro-Life. The annual St.
Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center Benefit Banquet was held April 25, 2024.
Day
of Caring.
The Special Olympics Golf Tournament will be held again at Rizzo’s at
Rothland Golf Course in Akron on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The date is rapidly approaching and it’s very
helpful to the committee for early submissions. We are in desperate need of
donated prizes. Gently used golf items or any useful prizes, such as: beer,
liquor, sport clothing, sport equipment, or items you have been meaning to
regift are desperately needed.
Veterans. Tony Angotti Memorial Brew Fest for the Vets
will be held Friday August 9, 2024, from 5pm- 9pm at the St. Pius X Parish
Center, 3010 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624. Admission is $50 per person. There
will be many different types of beer, cider, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages,
food and music. Any questions email brewfest4vets@gmail.com.
Lottery
Calendar. Thank you for
your support.
Wheelchairs. This initiative provides aid to those who
lack the freedom of mobility in our communities and around the world. Whether
councils are presenting wheelchairs to local veterans and neighbors in need or
donating funds to benefit those abroad, mobility brings with it independence
and dignity. Obtained at discounted prices, these wheelchairs change the lives
of their recipients. We
are always in need of wheelchairs at $150.00 each.
Vocations. Click here
for a list of current seminarians.
Scholarships. All applications for Scholarships and Grants
are due April 1 at the New York State Council Offices. The applications are
available by selecting SCHOLARSHIPS on the NYS website at www.newyorkknights.com.
Current eighth graders entering Parochial High Schools are eligible for
consideration.
Basketball
Free Throw Competition. The turnout this year was encouraging. After limited participation
following the pandemic, we made great strides this past year. Let’s keep the
ball rolling! Councils: Start making plans for the 2025 competition. Financial
Secretaries: Order your kits early/now would be fine. FT Committee people: Take
the online Safe Environment Program now to be covered.
Soccer
Challenge Contest. This is a fall
event. Details will be available in the near future. Be sure and take the online Safe Environment
Program now to be covered.
Take
Note: Anyone running any youth competitions or events need certification by
taking the online “Safe Environment Program”/Supreme website. It only takes 45
minutes to complete, and the certification is good for two years. The training is available here.
Coats
for Kids. The winter
coat season should be brought up at your next council meetings. Secure
funding. Burlington will be providing a
spreadsheet of coats available for this coming season sometime in
July. Please contact Joe Gnojek <st.vincentdepaulcouncil17883@gmail.com>
if considering buying coats directly from Burlington.
Catholic
Citizenship Essay Contest. East Aurora
Council #12829 was presented with an award for 8th grade essay
contest winner Kadi J, whose entry is being submitted to Supreme for final
judging. Essay information is available at kofc.org
> What We Do > Programs > Community > Catholic Citizenship Essay
Contest
Keep
Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.
State-level awards were presented to:
Grade K-2 Carter M. from Bradford, PA, through
Olean Council 338.
Grade 3-5 Rachel H. from Lockport and Cora H.
from Amherst. Both submitted by St. Mary’s of Swormville Council 17530.
Poster information is available at kofc.org
> What We Do > Programs > Family > Keep Christ in Christmas.
Columbiettes.
Information on the Columbiettes can be obtained by contacting Steven
Szumigala <steven.szumigala@gmail.com>.
Bishop’s
Burse. 216 people attended the Bishop’s Burse at
Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant on June 17, 2024.
The next Bishop’s Burse is scheduled on June 16, 2025.
C&B
Books. REMINDER: The Quick Start Drawing is
scheduled for Sunday July, 21, 2024. We are now 28 days out from the
Drawing. Please send your tickets in as soon as possible. Tickets
and checks can be sent to Villa Roma Resort. Be sure that they will
arrive no later than July 17, 2024. The C & B staff will need time to
process your tickets. Send them to the following address:
Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center
Attention: K of C, Ken Karchinski
356
Villa Roma Road
Callicoon, NY 12723
If you find yourself pressed for time, one
of us can take your tickets and your Council check to Villa Roma in time for
the drawing. Please note their primary mission is to conduct business at
the Conference. They are volunteering as couriers as a courtesy to you,
but they have no obligation to do so. Ask them well in advance if they
would take the books and check for you. The conference
begins on Friday, July 19, 2024. Some of our officials leave on Thursday
morning, July 18. Click for more
information:
2024
Tickets and Processing Procedures
If you have any questions or concerns
or need assistance, please contact Gregory Traves <GregoryTKofC@gmail.com>.
Sunday 7/14/2024 10:00 AM Assemble in Chapel Area |
Color Corps
Requested 10:30 AM Mass Daughter of Saint Gianna Molla St Joseph
Cathedral 50 Franklin
Street Buffalo, NY
14202 |
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Sunday 7/21/2024 |
C&B Quick
Start Drawing Villa Roma
Resort Callicoon,
NY |
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Friday 7/26/2024 6:00 PM Doors Open 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Meeting |
WNY Chapter Meeting Mary Star
of the Sea Council St.
Stephens Church 2100
Baseline Road Grand
Island, NY 14072 |
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Friday 8/9/2024 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Tony Angotti Memorial Brew Fest for the Vets St. Pius X
Parish Center 3010 Chili
Avenue Rochester,
NY 14624 |
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Saturday 8/17/2024 |
Special Olympics Golf Tournament Rizzo’s at
Rothland Golf Course |
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Friday 8/30/2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
F.D.D. Picnic Madonna Council Picnic Grove 755 Erie Avenue North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
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Friday 8/30/2024 |
Cancelled |
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Sunday 9/15/2024 |
Fr. Millet Mass Old Fort
Niagara |
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Saturday 9/28/2024 |
C&B
Early Bird Drawing Our Lady of
the Island Council Massapequa
Park, NY |
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Saturday 10/19/2024 10:45 AM Assemble |
Color Corps
Requested NYS
Pilgrimage 11:30 AM Mass Our Lady of
Fatima Shrine 1023 Swann
Rd Lewiston,
NY 141 |
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Saturday 12/7/2024 |
C&B Drawing Villa Roma
Resort Callicoon,
NY |
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Tuesday 4/1/2025 |
NYS High School Scholarship Applications Due |
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Monday 6/16/2025 |
Bishop’s Burse |
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